i mean its one thing to occasionally steer folks from away from one demographic or another in choice of words verbally from time to time, as it would be hard to document in a violation claim.but how would one get out of a violation claim based on their principal 'document' itself?!

Someone who works on a commission will not likely steer their client to see a property that they will not get a commission from filling.

I am leaning towards the turnkey route, as I have talked to some BP members who have steered me towards some great out of state opportunities.

I've also heard Jim Chandler is good, but there are a few out there (Brown) that I would steer clear of.

Hey Josh, i've analysed quite a few small MF properties in Vegas over the last two years, if you've read previous posts you will know most onvestors steer clear of the triplex / 4plexes that are for sale close to downtown and in the NE - which is where the majority of those properties for sale are located.

Might be worth getting with some RMLO there in MS where you live, and talking to them about maybe steering the leads over to them to get qualified. 

“So do we think sellers agent is newer and less experienced than you, are they a total idiot, or just trying to steer you away from the deal with this statement?

If you haven't run across it yet, the Bigger Pockets podcast is very entertaining and informative.I don't have much experience in Fall River or Swansea but I believe there is at least one real estate group in that area; if you can't find it PM me and I can connect you with a friend who owns and manages several Fall River properties who can probably steer you in the right direction.Portsmouth can be pricey but if you can find something that works it's a great area and I don't know that a lot of people are actively looking there (which is nice).

Most of the investors I know steer clear of Equity Trust.

They should be able to steer you in the right direction and point out some of the pitfalls of this strategy.